Yila grassland

Yila grassland

Yila grassland is located 6 kilometers northwest of Shangri La City, with a total area of 13 square kilometers. It is the largest and most beautiful grassland in Diqing Shangri La. Yila Tibetan means "leopard mountain", which is named after the legend that the leopard mountain in the north of Yila grassland gate is a "holy mountain".

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You can not only enjoy the pastoral scenery of Tibetan Grassland in Yila grassland, but also feel the mysterious cultural customs of Tibetan people in Diqing Shangri La.

The Yila grassland in July is like a rippling ocean, covered with countless flowers, Rose Red Wild Peony, wild chrysanthemum and unknown fragrant flowers and weeds. It is connected with the beautiful Napahai and the beautiful ancient Yila village, forming a beautiful picture.

natural condition

The reserve covers an area of 3125 square kilometers, with an altitude of 3266 meters and a lake ponding area of 660 square kilometers. The terrain of the reserve is flat, surrounded by mountains on three sides, with snow in winter and spring. More than ten rivers, such as Naqu River and Naizi River, flow through Caoyuan and flow into Napahai. There are nine natural sinkholes at the foot of laoku Yala xuenv mountain in the northwest of the sea. The flood water flows through the karst caves and flows into the Jinsha River from the nishitangman river. During the rainy season, the lake level increases, the flood discharges in the dry season, the lake level shrinks, and most areas become swamps and meadows.

In fact, Napahai and Yila grassland are integrated. In rainy season, the water is relatively sufficient, and most grassland is covered by lake water, which becomes the sea. In non rainy season, when the water is less and the grass is more, the lake water degenerates, which becomes the grassland. Napahai nature reserve is one of the most plateau scenic spots in Zhongdian, and also the largest grassland in the county.

The climate of Napahai nature reserve is humid, and the growth of forage is faster than that of the similar areas. In May every year, the grassland shoots, and Napahai is already a green grass. At the beginning of June, all kinds of wild flowers are blooming. In the vast grassland, Qionghua and yaocao are competing.

Features of scenic spots

Flocks of cattle and sheep rise and fall with the sea of grass, such as floating in the sea. The vast grassland is surrounded by the beautiful grassland scenery of "cattle and sheep in the grass". In the west, the three snow mountains of shika, yeka and kuoyala stand up. Snow mountain, grassland, cattle and sheep make up the scenery of north of the great southwest. The Tibetan people love birds and never hurt them, especially the black necked Crane. For thousands of years, they have been protected by the Tibetan people and are very close to people. They often spend the night at the side of village houses and tents, living with people and animals and making people love them. Napahai nature reserve is an ideal habitat for black necked Crane, a rare bird under first class national protection. From September to March every year, black necked cranes live here for about half a year.

Scenic spot culture

It is called "napaco" in Tibetan and "lake behind the forest" in Chinese. On the mountain in the northwest of the lake is the site of the ancient Zhongdian temple, liutongqin temple. According to historical records, the temple was built in the late Ming Dynasty and destroyed by sectarian disputes in the early Qing Dynasty. There was a statue of Qiangba Buddha three feet and six feet high, which made Xu Xiake, a traveler of the Ming Dynasty, regret that he could not see it all his life. When you visit the ancient temple site, you can have a panoramic view of Napa Lake and grassland. On the Northwest Mountain of Napahai, the site of the ancient Zhongdian temple, gunqin temple. The temple was built in the late Ming Dynasty and destroyed in the early Qing Dynasty. According to historical records, there is a statue of Qiangba Buddha three feet and six feet high in the temple. Xu Xiake, a tourist of the Ming Dynasty, went to visit the temple in admiration. He was stopped by the chieftain mu of Lijiang, and was very sorry that he could not fulfill his wish. When you visit the ruins of the ancient temple, you can have a panoramic view of Napa grassland. In the quiet and tranquil natural scenery, you can pay attention to the historic sites and have a unique style.

Traffic information

At the parking lot of dukezong ancient city in Shangri La County, there is a direct bus to Yila grassland from 8:00 to 18:00 every day, and the fare is 6 yuan. Every hour.

Address: Shangri La, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture

Longitude: 99.671885

Latitude: 27.849631

Ticket information: no ticket required.